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May 26, 2025
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what's happening with the weight of the files?

Hello, i just uptaded, i was working on a very simple project with like 20 images from web, none exceed 1mb... but when i was saving the project reached 9gb of weight!!! i delete some invisible layers and it reached 3 gb... anyway, i'm a bit worried, what's the problem? it's the new version? i remember i clicked ok for the new ai... i don't know if it's that...

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Glenn 8675309
Legend
May 28, 2025

The number of layers in the monopoly board is 317, the scratch size is 5.1 GB.   This is a screenshot of photoshop (Always the most recent version) You have to open things in Photoshop to count layers-- with the exception of The Monopoly PSD I never am concerned with layer count. 

The actual PSD file?  About 25MB.   

You simply should not be concerned with scratch file sizes. 

If this isn't the issue let us know-- screenshots always help. 

Glenn 8675309
Legend
May 28, 2025

Lots of things can increase  file size.  PSD files by their very nature can get big really quick.   I made a simple template with 36 squares and a clipping mask to an image for each square-- just under 500MB. 

The project scratch size can seem huge but you can basically ignore it, not be concerned with it, I never worry about it. 

Stephen Marsh
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 27, 2025

Without seeing a screenshot of the error, it's hard to comment. Does it mention "rtf"? The script file needs to be plain text.

 

80 layers is a fair bit more than 20! :]

Glenn 8675309
Legend
May 27, 2025

I think you are talking about scratch disk sizes, ,and not file sizes.

Adobe scratch files can grow large because Photoshop utilizes them as temporary storage, akin to an extension of RAM, for working with large files and managing history states. The size of the scratch disk depends on the complexity of the open files, the number of layers and smart objects, and the actions performed on them. 
 
Here's a more detailed explanation:
  • Scratch Disk as Temporary Storage:
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    Photoshop uses a portion of your hard drive as a "scratch disk" to store temporary data while you work with a file. This includes things like history states (undo/redo), cached data, and temporary files needed for certain operations. 
     
  • Factors Affecting Scratch Disk Size:
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    The size of the scratch disk needed depends on the size and complexity of the Photoshop file you're working with, as well as the number of history states you've accumulated. 
     
  • RAM and Scratch Disk Relationship:
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    While your RAM provides fast access to frequently used data, the scratch disk is where Photoshop stores data that needs to be accessed more frequently, especially for larger files or complex operations. 
     
     
     
D Fosse
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 27, 2025

With 80 layers the size goes up fast.

 

Just to find out what the layers contribute to the size, flatten a copy and see how big that is.

Participant
May 27, 2025

Hello, when i run the script there is an error in line 1, i don't know why, anyway, this infos are eanough to understand?

1920x1080
72 dpi
8 bits
doc: 5,93M/3,86G
80 layers, 29 groups

Stephen Marsh
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 27, 2025

@Impressive_Forest1643 

 

Can you provide some info on the canvas size in pixels, number of layers, doc bit depth and any other relevant information.

 

EDIT: You can use the following script to save out a .CSV report to provide info on layers.

 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/how-to-copy-multiple-layer-names/m-p/13118781#U15263262

Participant
May 27, 2025

thank you for your reply.

But this is the first time that happens something like this, what can i do to not having such a big file? i can't work like this T_T

D Fosse
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 26, 2025

There is nothing wrong.

 

The jpeg file format uses very aggressive compression to reduce storage and transfer size. Jpeg compression will shrink the file all the way down to 1 - 10 % of native size (depending on image content), usually with acceptable - but always some -  quality loss.

 

When you reopen a jpeg it is decompressed back to full native size. File formats are storage containers, an open file does not have a file format at all.

 

Jpeg compression is destructive, non-reversible and cumulative. You never get out exactly what you put in. A jpeg should be considered a one-off final end product. Any resaving will degrade the file.

 

Other file formats may or may not offer compression options, usually non-destructive, but not with such a massive size reduction as jpeg.

Participant
May 26, 2025

i am talking about the latest version of photoshop